School Based Mental Health Clinician

Description

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We’ve been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we don’t hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life changing careers that make the world better.

Caritas Family Solutions, formerly known as Human Support Services, is seeking to add a full-time Counselor to our premier team of mental health professionals to provide outpatient mental health treatment in Monroe County, IL.

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

· Generous Paid Time Off 

· Paid training

· Health Insurance 

· Dental and Vision

· Life insurance

· 403(b) with company contribution 5%

· Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. 

Purpose:  Directly reports to the Clinical Director for administrative and program issues, and is responsible for assessment of mental health conditions, treatment plan development, therapeutic services for adults, children and families, emergency services, community education, case management, assistance in program policy changes, supervision of practicum students, providing linkages, assistance in staff development and support, program and self-development.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Meet with the Clinical Director monthly and with other program staff for administrative program planning meetings. Participate in staff meetings, medical staffings, supervision, clinical staffings, annual evaluations, and other appropriate agency meetings.
• Deliver clinical services to mental health clients, including, but not limited to, assessments, family, conjoint, individual, group, and marital therapy, and case management within the school setting. 
• Provide support for the agency’s crisis assistance service by handling calls when contacted. 
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation such as assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with agency standards regarding timeliness, content and format. 
• Meet agency standards for billable services.
• Participate as needed in peer review and program evaluations.
• Provide community education by making presentations at schools, social clubs, newspaper articles, etc. 
• Continue to acquire new clinical knowledge and abilities in order to improve outcomes of clinical services provided.

Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Degree/Field Required:  Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral Science 
• Experience: On-the-job experience in counseling and adult/child case load, and/or experience and working knowledge of a community mental health setting
• Licenses/Certifications Preferred:  Illinois State License in Professional Counseling or Social Work 

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Trauma-informed:  Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.
• Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
• Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software

VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.

Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Drug Free Workplace: 

Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict, drug-free workplace policy is maintained.